Sounds in the Darkness
The Perfect Nature Shot
Wetland Birds Demand Change

CONTENTS

Sounds in the Darkness

Chicago-region frogs live in a boom-and-bust world, so they have to seize the day.

by M.G. Bertulfo

The Perfect Nature Shot

Improve your powers of nature photography with tips from some of Chicago WILDERNESS’ most frequent photo contributors.

by Karen Zaworski

Wetland Birds Demand Change

Though declining for years, some species may rebound in dynamically managed habitats.

by Nancy Shepherdson

In Their Own Backyard

The Riverwoods Preservation Council goes literary to preserve a wilderness (very) close to home.

by Lori Rotenberk

Summer 2008 Cover

Summer 2008 Cover

Listen for the green frog, a species common in Chicago Wilderness — it makes the “gung” of a banjo in May and June.

Photo by Stan Osolinski.